Travel insurance

From dream vacations to routine trips, we have plans to get you where you need to go. While no one wants to think about what could go wrong, an illness, accident, lost baggage or a flight delay can happen. But when it does, Alberta Blue Cross ® travel insurance is there for you.

Features for every traveller

24/7 travel assistance

No matter where you’re headed, Blue Cross Travel Assistance is with you. They can provide support in most major languages and help you find medical care, coordinate payment, get you home in the event of a medical emergency and more.

Savings for frequent flyers

Travelling more than once this year? Save on Emergency Medical Care coverage with a multi-trip plan. You make a premium payment once, and this covers you for all the trips you take within a year.

Flight Delay Service

Enjoy Flight Delay Service with every plan at no extra cost. This exclusive benefit provides you access to an airport lounge for a delay of 3 hours or more and access to a hotel room for a delay of 6 hours or more.

Coverage to get you there

Coverage for unexpected injuries and illnesses

When it comes to medical treatment outside of Canada, the costs add up quickly. With Emergency Medical Care, you are covered for unexpected injuries and illnesses up to $5 million.

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When trip disruptions or delays happen

Trip Cancellation or Interruption insurance reimburses you for prepaid non-refundable and non-transferable expenses, such as airfare or hotel deposits.

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Protect your loved ones during their stay in Canada

Planning a trip to Canada? Whether you need coverage for yourself or for your visiting friends and family, we can help. Visitors to Canada covers you for medical emergencies during your stay.

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Extend your existing coverage

Top-Up Insurance helps you stay covered for medical emergencies. It extends the period of coverage you already have through a personal plan, employer coverage or credit card.

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Enhance your plan with travel add-ons

When you purchase Emergency Medical Care, Trip Cancellation or Interruption coverage, or Top-Up Insurance, you
can enhance your plan with the following add-ons.

Baggage loss coverage

You arrived at your destination—but your suitcases didn’t. Baggage loss coverage can help you cover the cost of your items.

Optional Protection: Pandemic

The pandemic continues to affect the way we travel. When you need to cancel or interrupt your trip due to a pandemic, Optional Protection: Pandemic is there to help cover unexpected costs.

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Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Serious, life-changing accidents can happen when you least expect it. Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage can offer peace of mind and added protection.

Travel resources

Advice and information to help make sure your trip goes smoothly.

Cancellation and refunds

We understand travel plans can change. If you need to cancel or change your plans, we're here help.

Travel advisories

Travel advisories issued by the Government of Canada are the official source for destination-specific travel information. Get the latest information about entry requirements, weather concerns and travel warnings.

Travel policy

A travel policy contains important information about your plan’s coverage, exclusions that may apply and details about what to do during an emergency. If you already purchased a plan, it’s important to read and understand your travel policy before you leave.

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Land acknowledgement

We begin by acknowledging that we are on traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 territory, and all the people here are beneficiaries of these peace and friendship treaties.

This territory is the home for many Indigenous Peoples, including the Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Ojibwe, Stoney Nakota Sioux, and Tsuut’ina peoples, and the Métis Nation of Alberta and the Métis Settlements.

We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

©Copyright 2024 ABC Benefits Corporation. All rights reserved. ®* The Blue Cross ® symbol and name are registered marks of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans ® , an association of independent Blue Cross ® plans. Licensed to ABC Benefits Corporation for use in operating the Alberta Blue Cross Plan ® . ®† Blue Shield is a registered trade-mark of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Life, disability and travel insurance plans are underwritten by various underwriters. For information, visit ab.bluecross.ca/underwriters.

Alberta Blue Cross ®

Head office
10009 108 St NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3C5

Our company

Support

Our sites

Connect with us

Download our member app

Land acknowledgement

We begin by acknowledging that we are on traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 territory, and all the people here are beneficiaries of these peace and friendship treaties.

This territory is the home for many Indigenous Peoples, including the Blackfoot, Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Ojibwe, Stoney Nakota Sioux, and Tsuut’ina peoples, and the Métis Nation of Alberta and the Métis Settlements.

We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

©Copyright 2024 ABC Benefits Corporation. All rights reserved. ®* The Blue Cross ® symbol and name are registered marks of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans ® , an association of independent Blue Cross ® plans. Licensed to ABC Benefits Corporation for use in operating the Alberta Blue Cross Plan ® . ®† Blue Shield is a registered trade-mark of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Life, disability and travel insurance plans are underwritten by various underwriters. For information, visit ab.bluecross.ca/underwriters.